All posts by L. Walsh

What’s on week beginning 20th August 2018

Welcome to the new children and families who will be joining our learning community this week.  It was lovely to meet you all during the induction week.

Monday 20th August 2018

Tuesday 21st August 2018

Wednesday 22nd August 2018

Gemma speech and language therapist will be in the nursery today.

Emily Lang will be joining the centre this afternoon to undertake her Foundation Apprenticeship. Emily will be with the early level playroom every Wednesday and Friday afternoon.

Thursday 23rd August 2018

Friday 24th August 2018

We really do appreciate the snack donations which you provide on a regular basis.  Many thanks

 

What’s on week beginning 13th August 2018

Monday 13th August 2018

Tuesday 14th August 2018

In Service Staff Training

Shannon Brown, early learning practitioner will be rejoining the staff team this term.  Shannon will work on a Monday morning, and every afternoon.

Wednesday 15th August 2018

In Service Staff Training

Thursday 16th August 2018

Welcome to our returning children and families who have been off during the summer holiday period.

Lorraine will be collecting toy fund donations in the cloakroom today.

Friday 17th August 2018

Welcome to Lynn and  Liz  from the Care Inspectorate who will be returning today following an unannounced visit during the summer. Today they will be focusing on the Quality of Care and Support and Quality of Staffing.

This session we ask that you use the sign in sheet in the cloakroom area for your child prior to dropping them off and collecting them from their key worker.

End of term events

Monday 25th June

Normal sessions in the early level playroom today. Please remember to take all you children’s personal belongings from the cloakroom today and empty their nursery bag. Many thanks.

Tuesday 26th June

Wednesday 27th June

Thursday 28th June

Rainbow Room children all to attend for a morning session in their room.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all the children leaving to make their transition into Primary school the very best of luck and thank all our families for their tremendous support and commitment to their child’s learning over the last year. Please remember to complete the online survey which will be sent by email/text on Monday 25th, your views really help to plan the way forward.

We hope that you have the a lovely summer holiday and the sun shines wherever you may be. 

For those families returning in the new term we look forward to welcoming you back on Friday 17th August 2018.

 

What’s on week beginning 4th June 2018

Monday 4 th June

Lynn on annual leave all week

Caterpillar Group Parental Consultations with Elaine

Nurturing Nature Forest School Session with Nicola and Shannon

Gemma speech and language therapist will be in the nursery all day

Liaison visit from P1 teacher Firpark Primary School

Tuesday 5th June

Mini Kickers at Calderhead High School, please advise your child’s key worker if you can assist in escorting them to and from the venue

Susan AL afternoon Isabel will be supporting in the Rainbow Room

Wednesday 6th June

Bookbug Rhyme Time session in Rainbow Room 9 am – 9.20 am

Firefly Group Parental Consultations with Kirsty

St Patricks Primary School Transition Visit 1.30 pm

Thursday 7th June

Dragonfly Parental Consultations with Christine

Intergenerational visit at Rosehall Care House 2 pm – 3 pm

Bookbug Rhyme Time sessions in Rainbow Room 3 pm – 3.20 pm

Friday 8th June

Rainbow Room Play on Pedals family session 9 am – 9.20 am

Nurturing Nature Forest School Session with Nicola and Mhairi 8.45 am – 11.30 am

 

Final payment of the family summer outing should be given to Lorraine before Friday 15th June. 

If you are going in your own transport then simply pay at the entrance.

 

 

What’s on week beginning 28th May 2018

Monday 28th May 2018

Public holiday closure

Tuesday 29th May 2018

Mini Kickers at Calderhead High School for all children. Adult volunteers wanted to help escort the children to and from the venue.

Library Van will be in the nursery car park today.

Wednesday 30th May 2018

Bookbug Rhyme Time for Rainbow Room families

Pre school orthoptic vision assessment

Gemma speech and language therapist will be in the nursery all day

Parental consultations for Ladybird Group with Siobhan

Anne educational psychologist will be in the nursery this afternoon

Thursday 31st May 2018

Parental consultations for the Caterpillar Group with Elaine

Intergenerational visit to Rosehall Care House with Siobhan and Shannon

Friday 1st June 2018

Rainbow Room Play on Pedals 9 am – 9.20 am

Parental consultations for the Bumblebee Group with Isabel

Forest School with Nicola and Mhari 8.45 am – 11.30 am

Dates for your diary

Parent and child outing to Five Sisters Zoo Tuesday 26th June

Leavers Presentation Calderhead High School 9.15 am Thursday 28th June

Bookbug Gifting Ceremony for all returning children 10.45 am Thursday 28th June

Please note that as all the children and staff will be attending on these dates there will be no normal nursery session offered on either the Tuesday or Thursday of this week in the early level playroom.

 

Big chef little chef

Big Chef, Little Chef family cooking programme was delivered in the centre by Jen Dawson, CLD Homelink Worker and was funded by the Family Learning Centre.

The programme ran for three weeks from Friday 1st – 18th May.

A total of 10 families participated over the 3 sessions.

Much fun was had as families learned new recipes, tried new foods and developed new skills throughout the programme. Our little chef’s loved squeezing their own orange juice and using a spiralizer to make courgette spaghetti hair!

Over the 3 weeks we made:

Healthy cheese & salad wrap / Fresh fruit salad

Vegetable kebabs / Apple crumble

Mini Happy Face Pizzas / Fruit kebabs

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“I loved spending time with my son , doing new things and him trying new foods that he has never have put in his mouth before.”

“I enjoy spending fun time with my son, watching him learn new skills. He doesn’t usually want to try new foods but he did today.”

“I enjoyed going things with my daughter one-to-one. She listened was careful and we talked whilst preparing the food. She enjoyed every minute of the class, chopping and trying every piece of food.

“Really enjoy coming to the classes, getting to meet and talk with other parents and spending time with my son.”

“Creating faces for pizza. He had lots of fun doing this. So nice to see him smile and laugh while following instructions.

“I have enjoyed everything- how well my child has developed in her confidence. Well Done!”

“Enjoyed the 1-1 time. Enjoyed trying new food, and making cookery fun!

Every movement counts

Active children are healthy, happy, school ready and sleep better. Physical activity for early years

  • Builds relationships and social skills
  • Maintains health and weight gain
  • Contributes to brain development and learning
  • Improves sleep
  • Develops muscles and bones
  • encourages movement and co-ordination

Every Movement Counts, you should aim for at least 3 hours across every day.  Move more. Sit less. Play together

Last week we observed an increase in children’s development and movement skills through all aspects of their play and learning.  I am sure you will agree that the added bonus of the sunnier weather has encouraged your child to be more active at home.  Thank you to everyone who has ensured that their children arrive for their session protected from the sun, by applying sun scream and bringing a hat.

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The Play on Pedals Family Sessions have once more being a resounding success whereby we have an almost 97% uptake of family participation.  There is certainly a buzz surrounding our new cyclists.  Please feel free to bring your child’s own pedal bike and helmet to the nursery where they can continue to practise their skills. Watch this space for the photographs to be uploaded.

 

The final numbers are now in for the Summer Outing and the coaches have now being priced.  It is £8.50 per adult and child for a seat on the coach.  Many families have chosen to take their own transport and pay their own entrance fee, if you have chosen to do this please advise Lorraine in the admin office.

We are closed for Public Holiday on Friday 25th and Monday 28th May 2018. Have a lovely weekend everyone.

What’s on week beginning 21st May 2018

Monday 21st May 2018

Play on Pedals Parent and Child session for Butterfly Group 8.45 am – 9.05 am

Siobhan visiting Dykehed Primary School 10 am – Mindfulness

Play on Pedals Parent and Child Session for  Butterfly Group 1 pm – 1.20 pm

Nurturing Nature Forest School session with Nicola and Shannon 1 pm – 3.45 pm

Tuesday 22nd May 2018

Mini Kickers at Calderhead High School please collect your children from the gym hall at 11.30 am

Mini Kickers at Calderhead High school please drop your children off in the gym hall at 1.30 pm

Remember we are always looking for adult volunteers to help escort the children to and from the venue. Please let your child’s key worker know if you can assist.  Only water should be brought into the gym hall no snacks please.

Siobhan out of the nursery this afternoon

Wednesday 23rd May 2018

Rainbow Room Rhyme Time Session 9 am – 9.20 am

Play on Pedals Parent and Child session for the Firefly Group 8.45 am – 9.05 am

Play on Pedals Parent and Child Session for the Firefly  Group 1 pm – 1.20 pm

Pre school Orthoptic Vision screen today for all children

Gemma speech and language therapist will be in the nursery all day

Thursday 24th May 2018

Sasha from Childsmile will be in the nursery this morning

Children will be visiting Rosehall Care House with Siobhan and Shannon as part of our intergenerational work

Rainbow Room Rhyme Time session 9 am – 9.20 am

Lynn is on annual leave today

Friday 25th May 2018

Public Holiday Closure